What to Do if You Got Waitlisted at UC | Transfer Edition
Good news: the waitlist is not a hard no! You still have a chance at getting into your desired school. While I wouldn't recommend banking on getting into the school, there are some steps you should probably take if you want to maximize your chances of moving from "waitlisted" to "accepted".
First and foremost, do not contact the UC unless explicitly instructed to do so. If they have not already told you you're position on the waitlist, they probably will not release this information to you at any point. Do not continually hound them asking for updates. If you feel inclined to contact them, wait to do so until after the SIR deadline has passed (June 1st for transfers). Even still, waitlist decision could take months to return.
Essay tips:
-write in essay format
-utilize all the word count they give you
-Convey these three things:
1) your personal accomplishments/developments since you have submitted your application
2) explain why you are interested in that specific school. go into DETAIL
3) state your commitment to the school
-do NOT beg for a spot
I hope this helps you! Good luck :)
About Me
-Name: Hailey Dollar (yes, that's my real last name)
-Age: 24
-CC: West Valley College, A.A. in Liberal Arts
-Undergrad: UCLA, B.A. in Applied Linguistics
Career goal: Speech Language Pathologist
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Disclaimer: I am NOT affiliated in any way with the University of California, California Community College or California State University, or the admissions departments of these institutions. The information presented in this video is taken from my own personal experience and is a reflection of my opinion only.
Пікірлер: 31
100% agree! I was waitlisted to Berkeley, and agree that grades only tell so much of the story, but using the essay space to share additional information not relating to academics is how you set yourself apart! 🙌🏻🤗
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
That’s what it’s all about!!! I’m so glad it worked out for you
As always, very sage advice from you. Hope this video helps your viewers who are on the waitlist.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Thank you for this video. Just got waitlisted at Berkeley (my first choice) and haven’t heard anything from UCLA yet. Hopefully my essay I write will stand out for them 🙏 🍀.
@wholelottapain8130
2 жыл бұрын
Same I just got waitlisted for uc berkeley I hope I get off the list and I’m still waiting for uc san diego
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
How did the UCLA decision go?
Strange. I thought the waitlist isn't actually a "list" but rather a pool of students. Or is that just for UC Irvine?
Question hailey does all that process included with graduate students as well or that a whole different story ? I’m asking because I want to go to a UC school in the future for my graduate program .
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Favio, this video is for undergraduate applicants who are on the waitlist
Well here I am. Got waitlisted at UCSD after spending 3 years at CC. I'm debating about spending another semester at CC and reapply if I don't get off the waitlist. UCSD is my number 1 choice and the major that I applied for at UCSD is literally perfect for me. My thinking is, by spending 1 semester at CC I can finish my major prep and IGETC all while increasing my GPA. The thing is UCSD didn't say if they wanted at LOCI so i'm not sure if I should email them one anyways.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Omar, it sounds like you have a lot of thinking to do. Were you accepted at any other schools? Your backup plan to go back to CC has potential, but keep in mind there is no guarantee you will get into UCSD next year either, so it might just end up being a waste of time, especially if you have offers from other schools. If UCSD gave you an option to leave a comment on your application even if it wasn't labeled as LOCI that would probably be a good place to let them know you're still interested. Good luck!
@xXOrregoXx
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if there’s a maximum of units acceptable for transfer? I’m thinking about doing a 3rd year if I don’t get off from UCLA waitlist but I’m afraid I will have 90 units by that time and I’m not sure they would take that
@omarzaifulizan3064
2 жыл бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege update: got into UC Berkeley aswell as UCSD and other UC’s. Spending an extra semester at CC payed off.
I took this advice for both my uc Berkeley and ucla waitlist essays… fingers crossed 😜
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes! Good luck
@Abcdefg-fl9td
2 жыл бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege UC Berkeley hasn’t said a thing… most people can confirm this… UCLA has been releasing in batches every Thursday… I saw every other major but mine 😂 sooooo I’ll keep you updated! 😀
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
I've got my fingers crossed for you
@Abcdefg-fl9td
2 жыл бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege I GOT INTO UCLA!!!!!!
Just got waitlisted at UCLA! There is a space for additional comments as opposed to an actual space for writing an essay. Any tips?
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late response. It's best to just utilize whatever space they give you.
for the UCLA transfer waitlist, there isn’t an essay. there is a box where we type our grades fall winter and spring, and then an “additional info” section in the same box. Do we write our essay in the additional info section 😭
@fredericki.4277
2 жыл бұрын
thank them for the opportunity and follow the directions lmao, not risking it
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
So sorry for the late response! To echo what Frederick said, just utilize the space that you have.
@sillymousey
2 жыл бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege it’s all good! I did write the essay there :)
@amandatran7379
3 ай бұрын
Did you get off the waitlist !
Waitlisted at UCLA, hopefully the essay I wrote stands out🙏🏻
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck to you!
@amandatran7379
3 ай бұрын
Did u get off the waitlist!
how will i know to write the honors essay? like where>
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
Жыл бұрын
Hi, which essay are you referring to?